Determining who gets blamed when cars hit pedestrians
A new study examines the circumstances behind who is found at fault when cars hit pedestrians in an urban area......»»
"Tamed" molecules for more sustainable catalysts: Chemists succeed in synthesizing a spectacular gallium compound
Catalysts play an important role in the manufacture of many products that we encounter in everyday life—for example in cars for exhaust gas purification or in the chemical industry in the production of fertilizers. Catalysts ensure that these react.....»»
Tesla Full Self Driving requires human intervention every 13 miles
It gave pedestrians room but ran red lights and crossed into oncoming traffic. Enlarge / An independent automotive testing company has evaluated Tesla FSD, and it found some concerning results. (credit: PonyWang/Getty Images).....»»
Shrinking augmented reality displays into eyeglasses to expand their use
Augmented reality (AR) takes digital images and superimposes them onto real-world views. But AR is more than a new way to play video games; it could transform surgery and self-driving cars. To make the technology easier to integrate into common perso.....»»
With fewer prime used cars, dealers innovate in complex market
Fewer off-lease vehicle returns predicted for 2024 and 2025 set the stage for more competition for less-aged used vehicles and higher costs to acquire them......»»
Study shows virtual reality may help pedestrians and cyclists avoid harmful pollutants
Physics-informed virtual reality could be key to reducing the exposure of pedestrians and cyclists to harmful, non-exhaust vehicle emissions, according to a study published 25 Sep in the Royal Society Open Science journal......»»
Rivian launches pre-owned vehicle sales, joining Tesla in growing used EV market
Rivian has launched pre-owned sales of R1T and R1S models. Demand for used electric vehicles is solid because steep depreciation makes them a good value compared with gasoline cars, iSeeCars says......»»
GM, Ford would be forced to halt imports of China-built cars under proposed U.S. rule, official says
GM and Ford are aware, the official said, that "going forward" production in China for the U.S. market "would need to be shut down in China and moved elsewhere.".....»»
A new catalog charts the evolution of the universe over time
An atlas doesn't seem to be an essential item in cars these days, but think about them and most people will think about distances. An atlas of the stars not only covers distances but must also take into account time too. The Andromeda galaxy, for exa.....»»
Column: How I beat the high cost of new cars
Like many Americans, my wife and I consider ourselves priced out of the new-car market. Low-mileage, older used cars are how to beat high prices......»»
Cruise resumes manual driving in California, with eye toward new milestone this fall
Mapping efforts mark the first California operations for GM's self-driving subsidiary since one of the company's cars ran over a pedestrian in October 2023......»»
5 Worst Cars To Buy That Will Kill Your Wealth, According to Humphrey Yang
5 Worst Cars To Buy That Will Kill Your Wealth, According to Humphrey Yang.....»»
Norway has more EVs than gasoline cars on the road. Why?
According to new reports, Norway now has more electric vehicles on its road than gas-powered cars. But why is that, and what can the U.S. learn from it?.....»»
1 killed, 1 injured in latest Worcester crash involving pedestrians
1 killed, 1 injured in latest Worcester crash involving pedestrians.....»»
Appeals court upholds prison sentence for irate service customer who refused to leave dealership
The customer blamed a faulty hood latch for a crash and wanted an Arkansas dealership to repair his vehicle for free......»»
Troubled Lotus shows off wedge-like vision for an EV sportscar
The three-seater is a four-wheeled testbed for Lotus' imagination. Enlarge / Theory 1 is Lotus' vision for the future of its cars. (credit: Lotus) Earlier today, Lotus Cars revealed its idea of an "intelligent performanc.....»»
A toxic chemical was blamed for killing thousands of Teesside crabs, but a study explains why pyridine isn"t the culprit
In October 2021, thousands of dead and dying crabs and lobsters washed up along 45 miles (70km) of coastline in north-east England. This mass-mortality event coincided with the redevelopment of one of the UK's largest ports at Teesside......»»
2025 Toyota Sienna minivan"s new standard tech may save a life
The freshened 2025 Toyota Sienna minivan is the debut vehicle for updated technology aimed at keeping safe those accidentally left behind in cars......»»
Driver assists become de facto autopilots as drivers multitask, study finds
As drivers become familiar with the systems, they exploit them. Enlarge / Lane keeping systems let you take your hands off the wheel while you drive. (credit: Getty Images) The seductive lure of cars that drive themselv.....»»
I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to indulge in my hobby, and fell in love with it
I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during a stay in Germany, where I had fun shooting photos of cars. Google's new folding phone turned out to be amazing at it......»»
GM, Hyundai to explore collaboration across range of tech, products
General Motors and Hyundai Motor Co. will explore cooperation in everything from passenger and commercial vehicles to electric cars and raw materials under a sweeping agreement that aims to improve efficiencies, slash costs and reach bigger economies.....»»